COVID-19 Delta variant found in 99 per cent samples in Delhi’s October survey
Genome sequencing data revealed that delta variant was detected in 99 per cent of the sample in October, 97 per cent in September, 86 per cent in August and 52 per cent in July.
Oct 31, 2021, 18:37 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: 66.2% have antibodies, two-fold increase since Oct 2020, indicates latest Serosurvey
The latest survey results showcase a steep increase in antibodies in the state’s population, as the current 62% is up from the 31% seen in Oct/Nov2020 and the 29% seen in April 2020.
Aug 02, 2021, 16:14 PM IST
Planned campaign against Kerala, says state health minister, cites serosurvey data
The BJP has blamed "politics of appeasement" for the rise in COVID-19 cases in Kerala and criticised the state government for the relaxations in restrictions it had given for Eid-ul-Adha.
Jul 29, 2021, 20:58 PM IST
ICMR serosurvey says two-third of population surveyed in 11 states have coronavirus antibodies
Madhya Pradesh leads the chart with 79 per cent seroprevalence while Kerala is at the bottom with 44.4 per cent. Seroprevalence in Assam is 50.3 per cent and Maharashtra 58 per cent.
Jul 28, 2021, 20:06 PM IST
Opinion of ICMR regarding opening of schools amid COVID-19
ICMR has advised the opening of primary schools first when there will be a reduction in coronavirus infection. Citing the fourth serosurvey, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said that COVID-19 affects children less as compared to adults.
Jul 21, 2021, 19:56 PM IST
'Two-thirds of Indians have COVID-19 antibodies but 40 crore people still vulnerable'
Citing ICMR's fourth national COVID-19 serosurvey that was conducted in June and July, the Centre said that the overall seroprevalence was 67.6 per cent.
Jul 21, 2021, 07:08 AM IST
COVID-19 third wave may not affect children more: Centre
Addressing a routine COVID press conference, Luv Aggarwal, Joint Secretary at Health Ministry, said that the result of the serosurvey shows that the spread of infection was almost equal in all age groups.
Jun 18, 2021, 17:27 PM IST
Delta variant to change in 2 months: CCMB Advisor Dr Mishra stresses on significance of serosurvey
CCMB Advisor Dr Rakesh Mishra highlighted the importance of a nationwide serosurvey and stressed that the Coronavirus Delta variant is likely to change in the next two months.
Jun 12, 2021, 22:39 PM IST
India had nearly 74 million COVID-19 cases by August: ICMR's second national serosurvey
Nearly seven per cent of India's population was exposed novel coronavirus infection by August which is around 74.3 million COVID-19 cases.
Nov 27, 2020, 08:50 AM IST
